You get the feeling Brit-pop kings Coldplay can generate lush, larger-than-life soundscapes in their sleep. The quartet has been consistently gorgeous since 2000 debut Parachutes and especially on 2002 followup A Rush of Blood to the Head .
But after two albums that dedicated great chunks to the soul-shredding intricacies of heartbreak, 2005 album X&Y was bloated with what’s-it-all-about head-tripping, big themes that tired listeners more than titillated them. The fact that Martin married actor Gwyneth Paltrow and had a daughter leading up to X&Y is not to be underestimated.
That said, Coldplay is a lot more enjoyable and engaging live than on album. Martin is a Gumby-bendable frontman, all spastic energy and playing to the crowd. Before his set even started, he threw flowers into the audience and apologized for canceling a Tampa date last September.
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